1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
Modern manufacturing requires applied problem-solving, communication and collaboration.
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Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The notice was real and official communication, the IRS told the surprised accountant.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The revelations began to appear in court this past December, when Baldoni’s ex-publicist Stephanie Jones filed a lawsuit against him, his production company Wayfarer and his crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The inclination is not to pay, according to Alisha Rayner, the city’s director of operations and communications.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The notice was real and official communication, the IRS told the surprised accountant.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The revelations began to appear in court this past December, when Baldoni’s ex-publicist Stephanie Jones filed a lawsuit against him, his production company Wayfarer and his crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The inclination is not to pay, according to Alisha Rayner, the city’s director of operations and communications.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Keep it simple and grounded so your message lands clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Noun
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According to Miami-Dade County's website, families should develop an emergency plan that includes how each member will reach safety and establish contact with the others, in case everyone is not in the same place when a hurricane is approaching.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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For food-contact surfaces, especially after preparing raw meat, proper sanitization after each use is critical to preventing contamination and reducing the risk of illness.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Additional officers responded to the shots fired after dispatch received several calls reporting potential gunfire near Payne Street, Dewey Avenue and the nearby surrounding area, according to the police report.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Once a baby is left in the box device, alerts are sent to staff and to 911 dispatch centers.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers will need his shooting touch to return sooner rather than later.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Walmart’s decision to join them highlights how retailers with physical stores rely on a human touch to distinguish themselves from online shopping platforms and AI chatbots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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